Benque taxi driver found dead in Roaring Creek

Belmopan police are tonight investigating a homicide following the discovery of a body in Roaring Creek Village. The victim has been identified as thirty year old Selvin Santos, a taxi driver from Benque Viejo Del Carmen. According to investigators, the gruesome discovery was made around eight thirty last night in an area on the My Refuge Road. Lying on the side of the road, Santos’ hands were tied and his body had been perforated by multiple stab wounds. Initial findings at the scene have led authorities to suspect that Santos was killed earlier that same night after he got into an altercation with two unidentified persons. Equally disturbing is that the taxi man’s car was later found burned on the Banana Bank Road. According to police press officer G. Michael Reid, at the murder scene investigators also found what is believed to be the weapon used in the attack.

G. Michael Reid, Police Press Officer
?This individual had what appeared to be multiple stab wounds. In fact, there was a ten inch knife lying near the body that the police believe to be the murder weapon. He also had bruises to many parts of his body and the police believe that he was engaged in an altercation even before being stabbed. Residents of the area reported seeing the individual in a hassle with two other persons and the police are now asking anyone with more information or information that can help to please call the police or contact Crime Stoppers.?

Jacqueline Godwin
?At this time do the police know why this individual was killed??

G. Michael Reid
?We have no idea. At this point it is all speculation.?

Authorities suspect tonight that a possible motive may have been robbery and that Selvin Santos had been on a job when his passengers ambushed him. If you can assist the police in their investigation, call Crime Stoppers at 0-800-922-TIPS.